Texas Legislature – Public Education Bills in Committee

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Texas Legislature
Public Education
84th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/9/2015

Number of Bills: 164Bills In Committee (164):

HB 4 Author: Huberty | Deshotel | King, Ken | Giddings | Ashby
Last Action: 03/10/2015 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
HB 18 Author: Aycock
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to college and career readiness training for certain public school counselors.
HB 43 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate state assessment instruments administered to public school students with significant cognitive disabilities.
HB 47 Author: Martinez, “Mando”
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.
HB 49 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to a requirement for school districts to report class size to the Texas Education Agency.
HB 51 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to limits on the size of certain classes in public schools.
HB 54 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to termination or suspension without pay of certain school district employees.
HB 56 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the English language proficiency standards used in public schools.
HB 57 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to the review by a school district board of trustees of a hearing examiner’s determination regarding good cause to suspend a teacher without pay or terminate the teacher’s contract.
HB 66 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the consideration of the performance of certain students of limited English proficiency on state assessment instruments.
HB 70 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools.
HB 73 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to academic assessment of public school students with significant disabilities.
HB 78 Author: González, Mary | Howard | Farrar
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
HB 124 Author: Martinez Fischer
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
HB 125 Author: Martinez Fischer
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to studying the cost of education index.
HB 135 Author: Flynn
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
HB 138 Author: Flynn
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
HB 171 Author: Alvarado
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to limits on the size of fifth grade classes in public schools.
HB 173 Author: Alvarado
Last Action: 03/10/2015 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to information reported by a public school district regarding prekindergarten classes.
HB 181 Author: Bell | Krause
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to information printed by school districts on high school diplomas.
HB 182 Author: Dale
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to censure of a member of a school district board of trustees.
HB 186 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
HB 198 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
HB 204 Author: Leach | Villalba | Howard
Last Action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption: Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school.
HB 205 Author: Leach | Huberty | Bohac
Last Action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption: Relating to the provision of human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools.
HB 218 Author: Márquez
Last Action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption: Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
HB 223 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption: Relating to acceptable conduct of students in kindergarten through grade five.
HB 228 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption: Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
HB 233 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to school social work services in public schools.
HB 238 Author: Springer | Burrows
Last Action: 02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption: Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts.
HB 243 Author: Longoria
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to the route a school bus takes when transporting a public school student.
HB 256 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance with child care to students at risk of dropping out of school.
HB 279 Author: Simmons
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
HB 289 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of certain independent school districts.
HB 296 Author: Wu
Last Action: 03/10/2015 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to certain prekindergarten programs offered by a school district.
HB 313 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
HB 338 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of an internal auditor employed by a school district.
HB 340 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the receipt of an exemption or waiver for a school district or campus that is academically unacceptable.
HB 345 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to study the standards of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test administered to bilingual educators in public schools.
HB 347 Author: Dutton | Frank | Leach | Villalba | Huberty
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.
HB 355 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate class size limits in public schools.
HB 356 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
HB 357 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of public school counselors.
HB 370 Author: Villalba
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
HB 374 Author: Simmons
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to requiring State Board of Education approval to offer advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses in public high schools.
HB 379 Author: White, James
Last Action: 02/12/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption: Relating to the failure to attend school for part of a day.
HB 391 Author: Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
HB 405 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate training provided to members of a school district board of trustees.
HB 406 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to determine alternative methods of assessing the performance of public school students and school districts.
HB 407 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to school district selection of an alternative assessment method in place of state-administered assessment instruments.
HB 424 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/10/2015 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
HB 435 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools.
HB 440 Author: Gonzales, Larry
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities.
HB 456 Author: Gutierrez
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of vapor products on school property.
HB 462 Author: Goldman
Last Action: 02/11/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption: Relating to successful completion of dual credit courses as an alternative to compliance with end-of-course assessment requirements.
HB 505 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | Workman
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.
HB 506 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
HB 513 Author: Moody
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to educator financial incentives and salary contingencies based on student performance on certain assessment instruments.
HB 514 Author: Moody
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory council to research and make recommendations on the use of assessment instruments in public schools.
HB 515 Author: Moody
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to the notice to the parent or other person having lawful control of a public school student concerning the student’s class performance.
HB 522 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption: Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs.
HB 544 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/18/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 18 2015 12:06PM
Caption: Relating to payment by a school district of the costs of developmental coursework provided by an institution of higher education under the success initiative.
HB 566 Author: Herrero | White, James
Last Action: 02/18/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 18 2015 12:06PM
Caption: Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at off-campus school-sanctioned events.
HB 567 Author: Allen
Last Action: 02/18/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 18 2015 12:06PM
Caption: Relating to corporal punishment in public schools.
HB 568 Author: Allen
Last Action: 02/18/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 18 2015 12:06PM
Caption: Relating to a review by the commissioner of education of state law regarding student suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary action and the implementation of that law by school districts.
HB 588 Author: Hernandez
Last Action: 02/18/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 18 2015 12:06PM
Caption: Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
HB 596 Author: Goldman
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to the scheduling of the last day of school for students by public school districts.
HB 645 Author: Ashby | Cook | Guillen | Farney | VanDeaver
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
HB 654 Author: Aycock
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
HB 657 Author: Aycock
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to the training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of a public school district.
HB 662 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to public school students evaluated for purposes of accountability ratings.
HB 664 Author: King, Ken | Farney | VanDeaver
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
HB 666 Author: King, Ken
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
HB 667 Author: King, Ken
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the foundation school program.
HB 676 Author: Longoria
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to School Bus Safety Week in public schools.
HB 677 Author: Turner, Sylvester
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
HB 680 Author: Gutierrez
Last Action: 02/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption: Relating to the rulemaking authority of the State Board for Educator Certification.
HB 717 Author: Reynolds
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts from single-member trustee districts.
HB 718 Author: Keough
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 719 Author: King, Ken
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustments under the Foundation School Program.
HB 720 Author: Frank | Springer
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
HB 724 Author: Galindo
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to operation of public schools on certain election days.
HB 726 Author: Hernandez
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to outreach materials to foster awareness of recent public school curriculum changes.
HB 729 Author: Lucio III
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
HB 730 Author: Lucio III
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the use of public school counselors’ work time.
HB 731 Author: Lucio III
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.
HB 741 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
HB 742 Author: Huberty | Galindo | Metcalf
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades.
HB 743 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.
HB 744 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts.
HB 767 Author: Smith | Turner, Sylvester
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
HB 771 Author: Deshotel
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities.
HB 774 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades.
HB 775 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to removing the requirement of satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments for public school grade-level promotion and providing alternative compliance for the requirement of satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments for graduation.
HB 779 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
HB 802 Author: King, Ken | Harless | Springer
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline.
HB 810 Author: White, James | Springer | Isaac
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to employment of persons with professional qualifications as public school teachers.
HB 811 Author: González, Mary
Last Action: 02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption: Relating to administering certain assessment instruments to public school students in certain grades for diagnostic purposes only.
HB 829 Author: Zedler
Last Action: 02/26/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 26 2015 4:54PM
Caption: Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students.
HB 842 Author: Naishtat
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to review of public school instructional materials for compliance with accessibility standards.
HB 868 Author: Flynn
Last Action: 03/04/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2015 5:45PM
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution for and civil liability of an educator who uses force or deadly force to protect the educator’s person, students of the school, or property of the school, and suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school.
HB 874 Author: Sanford
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to employment of persons with advanced degrees as public school teachers.
HB 879 Author: Farney
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to evaluating the performance of dropout recovery schools.
HB 917 Author: Villalba
Last Action: 02/25/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to school marshals for private schools, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public or private school is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
HB 919 Author: Flynn
Last Action: 02/25/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to provisional special education funding for certain students in public schools.
HB 925 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 02/25/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to the balance maintained in a school district’s general fund and associated requirements regarding the general fund.
HB 929 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 02/25/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption: Relating to exclusion of certain public school student disciplinary actions from reports required by state or federal law.
HB 945 Author: Rinaldi | Keough
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
HB 948 Author: Rinaldi | Villalba | Krause | Fallon
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
HB 959 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
HB 980 Author: Hernandez
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to a personal financial literacy component in a statistics course offered for public high school graduation.
HB 985 Author: Villalba
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to mental health screening for public school students who may be a danger to self or others and to suspension or educational placement of those students; creating an offense.
HB 1013 Author: Canales
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.
HB 1023 Author: Stickland
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to public school class size limits.
HB 1033 Author: Leach
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to the placement of video cameras in self-contained classrooms providing special education services.
HB 1060 Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to reporting of teacher turnover information by public schools.
HB 1067 Author: Koop
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.
HB 1070 Author: Smith
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to a reduction in the cost of attendance credits for certain school districts that purchase windstorm and hail insurance.
HB 1100 Author: Johnson | Farney | Thompson, Senfronia | Zerwas | González, Mary
Last Action: 03/10/2015 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
HB 1135 Author: Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to a transportation allotment for a school district transporting students to dual credit courses.
HB 1139 Author: Fallon
Last Action: 03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students.
HB 1142 Author: Dukes
Last Action: 03/04/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2015 5:45PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
HB 1157 Author: Alvarado
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to funding for public school career and technology education programs.
HB 1162 Author: VanDeaver
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to eliminating satisfactory performance requirements for public school end-of-course assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
HB 1163 Author: VanDeaver
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to the percentage of the annual distribution from the permanent school fund set aside for the state instructional materials fund.
HB 1164 Author: VanDeaver
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts.
HB 1170 Author: Farney
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions.
HB 1171 Author: Farney
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 1172 Author: Alvarado
Last Action: 03/04/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2015 5:45PM
Caption: Relating to creating a program to recognize before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
HB 1188 Author: Deshotel
Last Action: 03/10/2015 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding early childhood education.
HB 1197 Author: Bohac
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to allowing certain extracurricular activities required by public school classes for agriculture, food, and natural resources.
HB 1218 Author: Capriglione
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to course content requirements for human sexuality instruction provided by a public school.
HB 1227 Author: Anderson, Rodney
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students.
HB 1231 Author: Fletcher
Last Action: 03/03/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption: Relating to the membership of school district and open-enrollment charter school concussion oversight teams.
HB 1300 Author: Capriglione
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to the required qualifications of persons admitted to educator preparation programs.
HB 1304 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to the use of school committees to make determinations regarding graduation for certain public high school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on end-of-course assessment instruments.
HB 1305 Author: Bonnen, Greg | Paul
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 5:44PM
Caption: Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
HB 1341 Author: Aycock
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 5:44PM
Caption: Relating to review and modification of the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum.
HB 1347 Author: Howard
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 5:44PM
Caption: Relating to a study on the performance and operations of public schools that operate on a year-round system.
HB 1351 Author: Turner, Chris
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 5:44PM
Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
HB 1366 Author: Herrero
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to student eligibility for Foundation School Program benefits.
HB 1373 Author: Giddings
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an inexperienced or uncertified teacher.
HB 1383 Author: Allen
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.
HB 1451 Author: Fallon
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts’ Internet websites.
HB 1461 Author: Lucio III
Last Action: 03/04/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2015 5:45PM
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
HB 1468 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to the assessment of fourth and seventh grade public school students in writing and English language arts.
HB 1469 Author: Huberty
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts.
HB 1474 Author: VanDeaver
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund for public schools to use to purchase instructional materials.
HB 1477 Author: Meyer
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
HB 1478 Author: Meyer
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
HB 1479 Author: Meyer
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
HB 1486 Author: Galindo
Last Action: 03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on vendor contact with a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district during the procurement process.
HB 1559 Author: Parker
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to public school Internet website information concerning local programs and services available to assist homeless students.
HB 1593 Author: Blanco
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to notification of parents regarding the immunization status of students enrolled at a public school.
HB 1597 Author: Blanco
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
HB 1599 Author: King, Ken
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities.
HB 1600 Author: King, Ken
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist school districts in developing or implementing innovative blended learning initiatives.
HB 1601 Author: Raymond
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to eligibility of certain school district employees for certification as a principal.
HB 1614 Author: Guillen
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to reporting of teacher turnover information by public schools.
HB 1664 Author: Leach
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district to excuse from school attendance a student who is exempt from a final examination.
HB 1673 Author: VanDeaver
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
HB 1676 Author: Aycock
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to authority of public and open-enrollment charter school campuses to maintain a supply of and administer anaphylaxis medicine.
HB 1677 Author: Aycock
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the public school finance system.
HB 1682 Author: Bohac
Last Action: 03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.

Let Congress Know – Vote No on HR5 the ESEA/NCLB Reauthorization

HR5 Petition to Congress.001

– Student Success Act-

Join the Women On The Wall​ team and sign the petition to let Texas U.S. Representatives know – Vote NO on HR5. The battle against HR5 starts up again Monday March 2nd in Washington.

Time is of the essence to let our Texas US House of Representatives know we want them to represent us.

Sign the petition and then call their office and let them know you signed.

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Bill Information

U.S. House of Representatives
List of Texas U.S. House of Representative Contact numbers. Gohmert, Louie -202-225-3035
Poe, Ted – 202-225-6565
Johnson, Sam – 202-225-4201
Ratcliffe, John – 202-225-6673
Hensarling, Jeb – 202-225-3484
Barton, Joe – 202-225-2002
Culberson, John – 202-225-2571
Brady, Kevin – 202-225-4901
Green, Al – 202-225-7508
McCaul, Michael T. – 202-225-2401
Conaway, K. Michael – 202-225-3605
Granger, Kay – 202-225-5071
Thornberry, Mac – 202-225-3706
Weber, Randy – 202-225-2831
Hinojosa, Rubén – 202-225-2531
O’Rourke, Beto – 202-225-4831
Flores, Bill – 202-225-6105
Jackson Lee, Sheila – 202-225-3816
Neugebauer, Randy – 202-225-4005
Castro, Joaquin – 202-225-3236
Smith, Lamar – 202-225-4236
Olson, Pete – 202-225-5951
Hurd, Will – 202-225-4511
Marchant, Kenny – 202-225-6605
Williams, Roger – 202-225-9896
Burgess, Michael -202-225-7772
Farenthold, Blake – 202-225-7742
Cuellar, Henry -202-225-1640
Green, Gene -202-225-1688
Johnson, Eddie Bernice – 202-225-8885
Carter, John – 202-225-3864
Sessions, Pete – 202-225-2231
Veasey, Marc – 202-225-9897
Vela, Filemon – 202-225-9901
Doggett, Lloyd – 202-225-4865
Babin, Brian – 202-225-1555